Elephant Ears
Year Introduced: 2013
Heredity: Hybrid
History: Most Unusual at 2009 International Ariod Society Show and Sale
Country of Origin: USA
Hybridizer or Originator: LariAnn Garner

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 12 to 20 inches (30-50cm)
Plant Spread: 18 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Teardrop in shape
Flower Time: Other: Seasonal.
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Remove seed from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. Viability declines if seeds are allowed to dry. Soak overnight in distilled water and plant.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP26,607
Parentage: Alocasia brisbanensis x Alocasia odora

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Common names
  • Elephant's Ear

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Photo courtesy of Aroidia Research

Photo courtesy of Aroidia Research
Location: Sebastian, Florida
Date: 2016-07-27

Date: 2016-08-24
Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens. Used with permission.
Location: Sebastian, Florida
Date: 2016-06-24
Location: Sebastian, Florida
Date: 2016-07-27
Location: Sebastian, Florida
Date: 2016-07-27

Date: 2019-07-04
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Comments:
  • Posted by jmorth (central Illinois) on Dec 7, 2015 5:37 PM concerning plant:
    Recipient of the 'Most Unusual Aroid' award .at the International Aroid Society Show.

    Can be grown as a houseplant in a partially sunlit window. Ease of care is legendary. Its growth habit, stems emerging at different times, gives it a tiered, bushy look. Height is 14 inches.

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